Kristy, I used to practice Tai Chi just as you suggest - as moving meditation. I think it it a good method to help bring your zen up off the cushion and more fully integrate it into your life.
I'm not an expert on martial arts and I'm sure someone on the forum who is will answer your questions about that, but I've heard both Tai Chi and Qi Gong classified as martial arts. They're really not to different than when a martial artist is practicing his/her movements by themselves. In karate they call these excersises 'kata'...Bill! --- In [email protected], Kristy McClain <healthyplay1@...> wrote: > > Hi Steve, >  > I am learning Tai Chi as part of a mindfulness and extension of a spiritual > practice. Question? Is Tai Chi considered a martial art like karate, or > no? Are karate and kung fu related? >  > Any tips on how to improve one's focus and concentration while practicing--as > a beginner? >  > Thanks..k > > >  > > >  > > > > > > --- > ------------------------------------ Current Book Discussion: any Zen book that you recently have read or are reading! Talk about it today!Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Zen_Forum/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Zen_Forum/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
